These Jam Filled Heart Cookies are the kind of sweet treat that feels right at home on a Valentine’s Day dessert table, tucked into a lunchbox, or served with a warm mug of tea on a quiet afternoon.
With a tender, buttery cookie base and a bright pop of jam in the center, they’re simple, classic, and always charming. They’re also a lovely baking project to make with kids. Rolling the dough and cutting out heart shapes is half the fun.
Whether you’re baking for someone special or just want a little heart-shaped joy in your kitchen, these cookies are a beautiful way to share something homemade.
Jam Filled Heart Cookies
Ingredients for the Cookies
- Soft butter – 150 g
- Powdered sugar – 60 g
- Egg white – 1 large
- All-purpose flour – 250 g
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Salt – a pinch
Instructions
Make the Dough
Bring the butter to room temperature. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and mix well until fully combined.
Add the vanilla extract, salt, and egg white. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the flour, mixing with a spatula or whisk as you go.
Continue mixing until a soft, smooth dough forms.
Cover the dough with a clean cotton cloth and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Roll and Cut
Remove the dough from the fridge and lightly flour your work surface.
Roll the dough evenly to about 1–1.5 cm thickness.
Using one large heart-shaped cookie cutter and one smaller heart cutter, cut:
- Full heart cookies
- Heart “frames” by cutting a small heart out of the center of the large heart
If you’re new to cut-out cookies or want cleaner edges, these tips for rolling and cutting out cookies from King Arthur Baking are incredibly helpful.
Gather and re-roll scraps as needed to cut more cookies.
Bake
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Arrange cookies on the tray and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Avoid overbaking — the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Decorate
Pair one full heart cookie with one heart-frame cookie.
Spread a small amount of jam on the full heart and gently place the heart frame on top.
Spoon or spread jam into the center cutout.
Repeat with remaining cookies.
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FAQs
What kind of jam works best?
Any smooth jam works well — strawberry, raspberry, apricot, or mixed berry are all great choices.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes! The dough can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge, tightly covered.
Why shouldn’t I overbake these cookies?
Overbaking can make them too firm. Pull them out when the edges are just lightly golden for a tender texture.
Can kids help with this recipe?
Absolutely. Rolling dough, cutting shapes, and spooning jam are all kid-friendly steps with supervision.
How should I store these cookies?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerate for slightly longer freshness.
There’s something extra special about heart-shaped cookies. They feel thoughtful without being complicated.
These Jam Filled Heart Cookies are a lovely reminder that a simple homemade treat can turn an ordinary day into something memorable.
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- Chalkboard Cookies
- Spider Web Sugar Cookies
- Pie Crust Cookies
- Nutter Butter Unicorn Cookies
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Jam Filled Heart Cookies
These Jam Filled Heart Cookies are soft, buttery sandwich cookies with a sweet jam center. Made with simple pantry ingredients and finished with a heart-shaped cutout, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, special occasions, or anytime you want a homemade treat that feels extra thoughtful.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Soft butter – 150 g about 2/3 cup
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar – 60 g about 1/2 cup
- 1 large Egg white – 1 large
- 2 cups All-purpose flour – 250 g about 2 cups less a tablespoon
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- 1 pinch Salt – a pinch
Instructions
Make the Dough
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Bring the butter to room temperature. Beat until smooth and creamy.
-
Add the powdered sugar and mix well until fully combined.
-
Add the vanilla extract, salt, and egg white. Mix until smooth.
-
Gradually add the flour, mixing with a spatula or whisk as you go.
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Continue mixing until a soft, smooth dough forms.
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Cover the dough with a clean cotton cloth and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Roll and Cut
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Remove the dough from the fridge and lightly flour your work surface.
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Roll the dough evenly to about 1–1.5 cm thickness.
-
Using one large heart-shaped cookie cutter and one smaller heart cutter, cut:
-
Full heart cookies
-
Heart “frames” by cutting a small heart out of the center of the large heart
-
Gather and re-roll scraps as needed to cut more cookies.
Bake
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Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
-
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Arrange cookies on the tray and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
-
Avoid overbaking — the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Decorate
-
Pair one full heart cookie with one heart-frame cookie.
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Spread a small amount of jam on the full heart and gently place the heart frame on top.
-
Spoon or spread jam into the center cutout.
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Repeat with remaining cookies.
If you make these, don’t forget to pin this recipe so you can come back to it for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or anytime you want to bake a little love into your kitchen.
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